Op. 23-09
Opposing Counselโs Preparation of Application to Settle a Minorโs Claim
Opposing Counselโs Preparation of Application to Settle a Minorโs Claim
after a check has been deposited, a lawyer may hold monies in a trust fund for a reasonable time prior to disbursement to a client or other person to ensure the check has cleared
judgeโs preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications
Direct Contact with Prospective Clients: Text Messages
safekeeping funds of a third person when lawyer knows a third person has a lawful claim to funds in the lawyerโs possession
attorneyโs participation in radio talk shows
domestic relations lawyer-mediator preparing necessary legal documents for filing by or on behalf of one or both parties in a domestic relations proceeding; application of ethical rules and Ohio Ethics Law to subsequent representation by court employee lawyer-mediator
sale of legal forms by business corporations; assistance by law firm
judge serving on judicial corrections boards for community-based correctional facilities and programs
representation of client against former client; representation by law firm members; screening wall
lawyer writing union representative requesting that the attorneyโs firm be considered for recommendation of employment to the union membership
Prosecutor Preparation of Judgment Entry
lawyer participating in a group legal services plan paid for by a church to provide estate planning services at no cost to church members
Preparation of Deed Upon Direction of Real Estate Agent